Career paths in public health

The public health field is broad, and several different public health careers exist, such as epidemiologist, public relations specialist and health educator, among others. This page will take an in-depth look at the different public health degrees available and the potential careers available upon graduation. Public Health Careers At-a-Glance

Because public health is a broad field spanning a variety of concentrations (environmental health, disease prevention, health informatics, global health, ethics, and behavioral and cultural issues) there is no shortage of job opportunities for public health graduates, regardless of the area of study you choose to focus on.

Practitioners in the field strive to improve the economic, social, and environmental health of communities, as well, by focusing on a broad range of public health issues, including (but not limited to): Disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Social isolation. Violence and trauma.